Effect | None |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 32 |
Sex | Female |
Age Range | 45-64, 65+ |
Body Types | Average |
In postmenopausal women, supplementation of 150mg curcumin (enhanced absorption) daily for 8 weeks was able to slightly reduce systolic blood pressure (5mmHg, persons were not initially hypertensive) with no influence on diastolic nor heart rate. Blood flow as assessed by FMD was enhanced.